Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 CommerceEconomicsEconomic Thoughts2 Marks
Question
Give a brief introduction of Gandhiji.
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Answer
Gandhiji was born in a city of Gujarat named 'Porbandar'.
His name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
He left his profession as an Advocate and played an important role of Socialist.
That is why he is known as 'Mahatma Gandhi'.
His contribution, in making India free form the slavery of Britishers, was invaluable.
That is why he is called 'Father of the nation'.
He was strong willed, ideal visionary and implementer of his thoughts into reality.
He emphasized on religion and ethics in individual and social life.
He was a follower of truth and non- violence.
He made appreciable efforts for eradicating untouchability, prohibition on alcohol, communal unity, woman awareness etc.
He insisted morality and he tried to presented economics in the context of morality.
He gave various concepts like 'Sarvoday', dignity of labour, decentralized economy, use of machines, simplicity and non-possession and trusteeship doctrine. He made a huge contribution in Indian independence through non-violence.
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